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May 23, 2026

Full time

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Summer Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Stewart lab is seeking to hire a summer research assistant to conduct experiments in biofilm microbiology, collecting and analyzing data, and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Conduct experiments in biofilm microbiology Collect and analyzing data Preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication Requirements: A Ph.D is required Attach a Resume or CV for consideration Compensation: $21.00 per hour FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It...

May 22, 2026

Full time

Temporary Research Associate, Robotics Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Robotics Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Robotics Engineering Department is seeking a temporary Research Associate to conduct research related to multi-agent autonomy for underwater vehicles in Professor Leahy's lab. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a distributed hardware in the loop simulator for multi-UUV planning and coordination, as well as development of category-theoretic framework for GNNs. Requirements: Candidate should hold an MS in Robotics Engineering. Compensation: Hourly rate is $20 per hour. This is an on-site temporary 40 hour per week position until 8/15/2026. FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,...

May 22, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Temporary Researcher, Computer Science Department

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Researcher LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Temporary researcher needed to assist in Dr. Agu's lab in the Computer Science Department at WPI. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide a strong mobile and wound server programming background required to produce a robust wound infection screener and care recommender app with a server that can robustly serve deep learning requests from mobile devices. Assist with analysis of the development of the wound analysis algorithms using deep learning using photographs and thermal images, and on machine learning models that combine visual images and thermal images to detect infection more accurately. Analyze the collected data to assist in researching and developing the infection wound care recommendation algorithms and machine learning methods. Hourly pay rate is $25 per...

May 16, 2026

Full time

Associate Director of Facilities Management

Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA

Associate Director of Facilities Management POSITION: Full-Time Associate Director of Facilities Management (Associate Director): Buildings and Grounds Department; Haverhill and Lawrence Campuses; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position; SUMMARY: The Associate Director of Facilities Management reports to the Director of Facilities Management and the AVP Finance & Comptroller and leads the day-to-day facilities operations across both campuses. This role oversees internal maintenance staff and external vendors, ensuring efficient service delivery, project execution, and high-quality campus environments. The Associate Director is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and institutional procurement, financial, and vendor regulations. This is an on-site position requiring a consistent campus presence five days per week. RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the...

Apr 09, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Summer Instructor

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Summer Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY In Summer 2026, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will offer a wide range of summer programs for students in grades 6 - 12. Our programs are designed to give participants a brief introduction to a hands-on, project-based college education. Programs are one to five weeks in length. We offer STEM programs such as biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, mechanical engineering, physics, and robotics, as well as various business and humanities courses. Please see more information about our programs at www.wpi.edu/+summer. JOB DESCRIPTION BASIC FUNCTION: The Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire part-time instructors for our summer programs with students in grades 6 - 12. These positions are created to provide an available applicant pool...

May 16, 2026

Full time

Dishroom Attendant

Amherst College Amherst, MA

Dishroom Attendant Amherst Campus Full Time JR6964 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Dishroom Attendant position. The Dishroom Attendant is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is $19.64 - $ 20.00 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their...

Apr 30, 2026

Full time

Administrative Associate

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center - BETC DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI seeks to hire a temporary Administrative Associate for Practice Point and BETC, reporting to the Director, serves as the first point of contact for both facilities. The position provides general administrative support as well as assistance with training, events, and visits. It also serves as the units' main purchasing agent and support billing and accounting activities. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: General administrative support: Performs receptionist duties Maintains BETC and PracticePoint calendars. Reserves conference room and classroom spaces for internal and external users. Receives and sorts incoming mail and deliveries and manages outgoing mail. Assists with office activities (e.g., key management, IT infrastructure, office...

Mar 21, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Casual Dispatcher (Casual Position)

Amherst College Amherst, MA

Casual Dispatcher (Casual Position) Amherst Campus Part Time JR6316 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Dispatcher position. The Casual Dispatcher is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $23.00-25.00 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. The casual dispatcher may be assigned to work on Saturday or Sunday from 7 AM to 3 PM Casual Dispatchers may also be...

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